-8+5(x-2)=-38

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Solution for -8+5(x-2)=-38 equation:


Simplifying
-8 + 5(x + -2) = -38

Reorder the terms:
-8 + 5(-2 + x) = -38
-8 + (-2 * 5 + x * 5) = -38
-8 + (-10 + 5x) = -38

Combine like terms: -8 + -10 = -18
-18 + 5x = -38

Solving
-18 + 5x = -38

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '18' to each side of the equation.
-18 + 18 + 5x = -38 + 18

Combine like terms: -18 + 18 = 0
0 + 5x = -38 + 18
5x = -38 + 18

Combine like terms: -38 + 18 = -20
5x = -20

Divide each side by '5'.
x = -4

Simplifying
x = -4

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